In the bright and splendid banquet hall, the lanterns were turned on and the people were crowded. A well-prepared menu and fine wines bring people together. The waiters, wearing neat and uniform uniforms, shuttle among the crowds to provide attentive services to distinguished guests of all statuses.
In the center of the hall, a well-known band was invited to play a relaxing and cheerful melody. Political dignitaries from all walks of life gathered together in twos and threes, changing glasses and talking and laughing.
All kinds of delicacies were placed on the table, glasses of champagne were piled up into a small tower, and the air was filled with the smell of tipsy wine.
The bosses in formal attires chatted about the latest financial situation and large-scale project cooperation. The elegant ladies also gathered together to talk about the latest limited-edition bags that had just been launched. The entire banquet hall was filled with joy and peace. Atmosphere.
"I heard that Mr. Li from City A is also coming to Mrs. Hua's birthday party."
"Is the news reliable? Why didn't you tell me earlier that Li Hanting was coming? If I had known, I would have worn my haute couture dress."
"Of course it's reliable. Today is Mrs. Hua's 80th birthday. The relationship between the Li family and the Hua family has always been very good. I heard that Mrs. Li couldn't come in person because of an old illness. As a junior, Mr. Li naturally had to take his place. The elders are here to wish you a happy birthday.”
"When I heard that Li Hanting was coming, look at your expressions, I told you not to be too happy. Li Hanting brought his female companion today, so you don't have a chance."
"Female companion? Isn't he said to be abstinent and indifferent, not close to women? It's really strange that there are women who can enter his mind."
"Who says it's not the case? I was shocked when I heard the news. Now that the banquet is about to begin, let's wait and see to see who the woman who can stay by his side is."
A young and beautiful lady was discussing. The main door of the banquet hall was pushed open by two waiters. They respectfully welcomed the guests who came in.
For a moment, more than 80% of the people in the banquet hall stopped what they were doing and turned to look at the people who had just entered.
Li Hanting was wearing a crisp black haute couture suit, which made him look slender and strong, with wide shoulders, narrow waist, and slender legs.
His face is deep and three-dimensional, with pointed eyebrows and starry eyes, a high bridge of nose, and thin lips pursed tightly, giving him a kind of ascetic handsomeness.
The suit was low-key and luxurious, without any decoration except for the dark lines, but when it was worn on him, it looked particularly handsome and unrestrained, as if he had stepped out of the cover of a magazine.
Many young ladies couldn't help but blush when they looked at his handsome face, with a shy expression on their faces.
The woman next to Li Hanting is also a presence that cannot be ignored. Even if she is standing next to a man with such a strong aura as him, she is no less impressive and can make people notice her at first sight.
She wore a moon-white evening gown, well-tailored, which perfectly outlined her petite figure. The evening dress was inlaid with sparkling rhinestones, which shone under the light, making her even more noble and elegant. Her long hair was carefully styled and she added a touch of playfulness with a pair of delicate silver earrings.
Her eyes sparkled like the brightest stars in the night sky. The skirt swayed as he walked, like an epiphyllum blooming under the spotlight.
Facing the looks from everyone, Qiao Yunshu was still a little uncomfortable. It had been a long time since she had attended such a large banquet.
Since her divorce from Li Hanting, the largest gathering she has ever attended was just to negotiate with her partners.
That kind of scene is completely incomparable to now.
Perhaps sensing that she was a little nervous, the man beside her patted the back of her hand gently, and Li Hanting comforted her in a deep voice, "Be confident, you are very beautiful today."
After listening to the man's words, the nervousness in Qiao Yunshu's heart really faded a bit. She raised her chin slightly, with innate confidence and elegance, as if the focus of the entire banquet hall was focused on her.
The two walked side by side to Grandma Hua and greeted her. Grandma Hua smiled kindly at Qiao Yunshu and asked her with great concern what attractions she had visited last night.
This scene fell into the eyes of other guests, and everyone had their own thoughts.
Someone whispered.
"Who is the female companion brought by Mr. Li? She looks so beautiful and elegant, she can't be the daughter of a wealthy family in City A, right?"
"She and Mrs. Hua seem to be quite familiar with each other. Besides being the rich lady, what else can she be?"
"Don't tell me, she is really beautiful. She is not inferior to the number one lady in our Hong Kong City."
"Keep your voice down, Zhao Yuxue is right there. If she hears it, you won't be able to walk around in pain."
The two people who were discussing in a low voice immediately shut up and subconsciously looked in a certain direction in the banquet hall.
As the number one socialite in Hong Kong City, Zhao Yuxue stood there elegantly. From top to bottom, every accessory on her body was custom-made from a high-end luxury brand. The red fishtail skirt on her body even more outlined the figure. Her proud figure is like a blooming red rose, making people unable to take their eyes away.
She didn't look good at the moment. Her beautiful eyes were staring straight at the hands held together by Li Hanting and Qiao Yunshu, and she clenched her teeth.
Friends around her had known for a day or two that Zhao Yuxue had thoughts about Li Hanting. They knew in advance that Li Hanting would come to Hong Kong City to attend Mrs. Hua's banquet. Zhao Yuxue started choosing the dress and jewelry for the day long in advance, full of expectations.
These friends even encouraged Zhao Yuxue to invite Li Hanting to dance during the opening dance of the banquet. In full view of the public, it was impossible for a man to refuse her and embarrass her. Zhao Yuxue was eager to give it a try and had been looking forward to it for a long time.
However, they did not expect that when Li Hanting came to the banquet, he would bring a female companion. Moreover, the man's eyebrows were gentle and his every move towards the female companion was full of tenderness. It was definitely not an ordinary relationship between a man and a woman.
She is a woman who understands very well what it means for a man to treat a woman so tenderly and considerately.
Zhao Yuxue walked up to the two of them with elegant steps, and showed a faint smile to Li Hanting, "Han Ting, long time no see."
As soon as Qiao Yunshu turned around, she was stunned by Zhao Yuxue's beautiful appearance. From her tone, it seemed that she and Li Hanting knew each other and had a good relationship.
Li Hanting's dark eyes fell on Zhao Yuxue, who was delighted, and the blushing shy look on his face became more obvious.
She was still looking for a position to show off her beauty, but the next second she heard the man's cold voice say, "Who are you?"
The surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment, and the expression on Zhao Yuxue's face became extremely stiff. But at this moment, she could not lose face in front of everyone, so she could only say with a forced smile, "Han Ting, it's been so long. No, you’ve learned to joke, I’m Zhao Yuxue, we used to play together before you came to Hong Kong City, I don’t believe you forgot about me so quickly.”
Her voice is an extremely pleasant one, with the shyness of a little woman, soft and sweet. Even a woman like Qiao Yunshu feels as if her heart has been lightly touched by a feather, let alone a man. .
Qiao Yunshu subconsciously turned her head to look at Li Hanting's expression, only to find that the latter still looked calm, cold and distant, as if he was not moved at all by his melodious voice.
His expression changed slightly, but his tone was still as cold as the north wind in the cold winter, "Zhao Yuxue? Am I familiar with you? I have no impression at all."
Now, no matter how strong Zhao Yuxue was mentally, she could not hold on anymore, and she could no longer hold back the forced smile on her face.
Still Qiao Yunshu couldn't stand it and stood up to smooth things over, "Miss Zhao, your clothes are really nice. Where did you buy them?"
Zhao Yuxue came back to her senses and turned her attention to the woman who had made her lose face.
If it weren't for this woman, how could she be so embarrassed?
After hearing Qiao Yunshu's question, Zhao Yuxue felt even more disdainful.
She made a cold and contemptuous sound, her tone full of indescribable condescension, "Where did you buy it? Please, the one I'm wearing is a big brand from A. You can't just buy it privately. Don't you think so?" Can’t you see it? Or maybe you’ve never bought any high-end clothing, so you’re not familiar with it?”
Qiao Yunshu originally saw a beautiful girl about her age, but was embarrassed by Li Hanting, an indifferent man who didn't know how to show mercy to women. Then she felt compassion and opened her mouth to help her out and relieve her embarrassment.
He didn't expect that she would be so ungrateful, and she would in turn educate him with the tone of her pen.
She has experienced firsthand what it means to be pitiful and hateful, so she shouldn't have a mother's heart to sympathize with her.
This time, Qiao Yunshu's face flashed with embarrassment. Well, he had practiced in the mall for so long, and he still had the ability to adapt to changes, so the embarrassing emotion only appeared in less than half a second. Hidden away so that no one notices it.
Qiao Yunshu's tone was neither humble nor overbearing, "I'm sorry, I don't know much about luxury brands. I really didn't realize that the dress you are wearing is a high-end high-end dress."
Zhao Yuxue once again showed a contemptuous smile, and just as she was about to ridicule her again, Qiao Yunshu continued to say unhurriedly, "Maybe it's because this dress is on you. I think it's the same as the 200 yuan in Taobao store." Money makes no difference."
The sarcasm that Zhao Yuxue had just reached her lips was slapped back. Her face turned red, white, and black, as exciting as a color palette.
The people around them also looked at them with complicated eyes, and a few of them couldn't help but laugh softly.
How could Zhao Yuxue, a wealthy lady who thought her face was as big as the sky, endure this?
She took a step forward, and she had to teach this woman a lesson. She didn't know how high the world was.
Li Hanting stood a step in front of Yun Shu, a pair of dark and deep eyes, as if shooting a sharp gaze, falling coldly on Zhao Yuxue.
The moment she was stared at by his eyes, Zhao Yuxue seemed to have fallen into a cold ice cave, and a feeling of fear stretched out from the inside out, making her dare not make any move, even The domineering momentum just now was also suppressed.
But even at this time, Zhao Yuxue was still unwilling to give up. She wanted to gamble for herself one last time.
Her eyes became moist almost instantly, and crystal clear tears rolled in her eyes. She looked like pear blossoms with rain, so pitiful.
"Han Ting, didn't you hear just now? She actually mocked me like that..."
Qiao Yunshu, a woman, is articulate and beautiful, but usually men don't like women who are too strong and well-spoken.
Zhao Yuxue believed that she had a grasp of the mental processes of all men, and firmly believed that only a delicate and frail young lady like herself would be liked by others.
But Li Hanting refused to let her get her wish. He sneered and asked, "Did she say anything wrong?"
A simple sentence shattered all Zhao Yuxue's self-esteem. She could no longer control her emotions, tears burst into her eyes, and she didn't care that there were so many people crying and running out, and her figure quickly disappeared. In the banquet hall.
Qiao Yunshu was dumbfounded and felt a little sad in her heart.
Li Hanting turned his head and looked at her with a serious look on his face, "Can I buy you some high-end clothes?"
Otherwise, any woman would dare to mock her.
Qiao Yunshu shook her head, "No. No matter how nice the clothes you wear are, it's better to read more books. Isn't there a saying that you can be splendid if you have poems and books in your belly?"
Just like the eldest lady just now, even if she wears expensive high-end clothes, she can't hide the fact that she is a idiot underneath.
Li Hanting's lips curved into an endearing and gentle smile, "What you said makes sense, I'll listen to you."
The band invited to the scene played a very classic, beautiful and romantic dance music. The guests at the scene joined together in unison and began to dance to the gentle rhythm.
Li Hanting chuckled lightly, using a very standard posture, bending his body slightly, and invited Qiao Yunshu, "This beautiful lady, can you dance with me?"
Her task today was to be the man's dance partner, so she naturally had no objection to dancing with him.
Qiao Yunshu put her hand on Li Hanting's, and a slight smile appeared on her lips, "Okay."
Qiao Yunshu held Li Hanting's arm and slowly walked onto the dance floor to the music. She held her head high and leaned against the man elegantly.
Li Hanting lowered his head to meet Qiao Yunshu's eyes, and found that her eyes were as bright as stars. Their eyes met in mid-air, with an indescribable ambiguity.
Under his guidance, Qiao Yunshu gradually kept up with the rhythm of the waltz, and her skirt rotated with her steps, like a blooming flower.
The two danced gracefully and cooperated tacitly, as if they were a pair of perfect dancers, shining brightly under the lights of the banquet hall.
The other guests watched their dance and all stopped invariably, stopping to admire this beautiful scene.
